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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,979.38, 52,407.03 and 22,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,979.38, 52,407.03 and 22,871.80 is: 31,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,979.38 : 52,407.03 = 22,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,979.38/52,407.03 = 22,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,979.38x = 52,407.03 × 22,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,979.38x = 1,198,643,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,643,108.75/37,979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,560.37

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